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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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